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Frontier Smart Tech to power new JBL speakers
Digital audio device technology company Frontier Smart Technologies Group announced on Monday that its smart audio platform has been chosen by audio system and speaker manufacturer HARMAN International Industries to power its new JBL Control Xstream wireless speakers.
Earthquake in Iran and Iraq leaves more than 300 dead
A massive earthquake has struck near the border between Iran and Iraq, leaving 348 people dead.
Consumer spending dives as high street visits decline - Visa, BRC-Springboard
Last month saw a sharp drop in consumer spending, which combined with weak shopper footfall numbers to paint a bleak picture for retailers on Monday.
US pre-open: Stocks set for weak start, tax plans in focus
Wall Street is being called to start the week slightly lower amid somewhat downbeat 'market chatter' regarding the prospects for fiscal reform in the States and President Donald Trump's remarks at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference, in Vietnam.
Telit Communications in talks with Richard Kilsby re possible appointment as chairman
AIM-listed Internet of Things provider Telit Communications confirmed on Monday that it is in discussions with Richard Kilsby regarding his possible appointment as chairman.
London midday: Stocks slip into the red as political uncertainty weighs
London stocks had reversed earlier gains to trade a touch lower by midday on Monday amid a new wave of political uncertainty.
CYBG in discussions to acquire speciality lender Kensington - report
Challenger bank CYBG was in talks to buy speciality lender Kensington, according to a report on Monday.
Europe open: Stocks start week lower amid headwinds from China, UK
European stocks have begun the morning lower on the back of weaker-than-expected money supply figures in China and amid negative headlines surrounding the political situation in Britain.
Boeing eyes $730bn Middle Eastern aircraft sales over next 20 years
Aeronautical giant Boeing said on Monday that airlines operating in the Middle East would need as many as 3,350 new aircraft over the next two decades, valued at roughly $730bn.
Concepta confirms £600k order for myLotus meters
AIM-listed Concepta said on Monday that it has received formal confirmation of a £600,000 sales order for 5,200 of its myLotus fertility meters.
Asia report: Markets mixed on another quiet news day
Markets in Asia bobbed above and below the line for much of the session on Monday, closing mixed after traders carried negative sentiment over from Wall Street’s session on Friday.
Mitie appoints second new CFO in nine months
Mitie Group has appointed ex-Virgin Active boss Paul Woolf as its new chief finance officer, with current CFO Sandip Mahajan, leaving the board and taking a newly created role at the company after less than 10 months in the job.
Zoo Digital swings to interim loss despite jump in revenues
Zoo Digital said on Monday that it swung to a loss in the first half despite a rise in revenues, as it invested in new staff and incurred higher costs of initial dubbing projects.
Pound pummelled as 40 Tory MPs prepare for vote of no confidence in Theresa May
As many as 40 Conservative Members of Parliament were said to be preparing to sign a letter of no confidence in Prime Minister Theresa May ahead of a crucial round of Brexit negotiations, setting the pound sharply lower on what is likely to be a rollercoaster week.
Monday broker round-up
Ultra Electronics: JPMorgan downgrades to Neutral with a target price of 1785p.
Warpaint drums up discounted funds to fund Retra acquisition
Cosmetics firm Warpaint London announced on Monday it had agreed the acquisition of colour cosmetics business Retra, for which it will be drumming up as much as £21. 2m in new funds.
MTI Wireless clinches new contract
AIM-listed company MTI Wireless Edge said it has secured a new contract with an undisclosed customer, worth an estimated $1m, for the development and manufacturing of military antennas.
Ethernity joins Intel's 'Network Builders' programme
Technology solutions provider Ethernity Networks has joined the Intel ‘Network Builders’ programme, it announced on Monday.
SDX announces gas discovery at Sebou well in Morocco
North Africa-focused oil and gas company SDX has reported a gas discovery at its KSR-15 development well on the Sebou permit in Morocco on Monday.
C4X Discovery Holdings presents new pre-clinical data on its Orexin-1 antagonist programme
Pioneering drug discovery company C4X Discovery Holdings said it had presented new pre-clinical data on its Orexin-1 antagonist programme at Neuroscience 2017 on 11th December 2017 in Washington.